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Old 03-01-2010, 01:03 AM
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Default good size mig welder? where from?

as above after a good size welder,it's for doing body work(spot welding ect)
an wheres a good place to buy it from?
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i have 2 a 230 and a 170, 170 is ideal for bodywork as the wire size can be kept down the 230 useing larger wire is not as good. i know you can turn the bigger welder down but i found it better to use the 170 on 0.6 and at a lower setting for better quality welds. just my opinion but i have been welding cars for 25 years and it seems to be the best set up i have come across
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what do you think of this welder?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/New-Sealey-Sie...item56359aa3eb
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nothing wrong with sealey welders mate i still have one must be ten years old, i think that may be a copy but not to sure. a euro torch would be better, the triger and gas valve maybe in the torch and some of the trigers are a bit sus on the std torch and lead set ups.

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Have a look in Machine Mart

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/ca...rs-accessories

I bought one from them a few years ago go, carnt remember what model i have without looking but it does Gas/gasless has been very handy

Also if you have bought stuff from them before you get invites to VAT free and 10% of days


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